Abstract: Methods are disclosed. A method may include a method of generating an integrated circuit design. The method of generating an integrated circuit design may include generating a contextual cell including a super-master and defining at least one sub-master, the at least one sub-master derived from parameterized values and a context of an instance of the super-master.

Abstract: Methods for generating a cell set for an analog design tool are disclosed. A method comprises receiving, at a cell generator, one or more electronic files of a process-specific architectural cell (AP_Cell) having wiring for power and ground, FILL, wherein the AP_Cell is configured according to a first manufacturing process. The method further includes receiving, at the cell generator, one or more electronic files of a schematic cell (S_Cell) having internal wiring between circuit elements to provide a function for the S_Cell. The method also includes merging data from the one or more electronic files of the AP_Cell and the one or more electronic files of the S_Cell to generate a process-specific schematic cell (SP_Cell) used as a building block for a physical layout of an analog IC, wherein the process-specific schematic cell comprises one or more electronic files. Related devices are also described herein.

Abstract: A method for designing a semiconductor integrated circuit is disclosed, including generating a physical layout from a schematic layout of the analog integrated circuit. The method comprises retrieving, with a processor, pre-defined cells having physical layout information for a specific process stored in a memory device responsive to the schematic layout being created by an analog circuit designer using an analog design tool, building the physical layout by connecting the retrieved pre-defined cells according to the schematic layout, and storing the physical layout in the memory device. Related systems and computer-readable media are also described herein.

Abstract: Methods for generating a cell set for an analog design tool are disclosed. A method comprises receiving, at a cell generator, one or more electronic files of a process-specific architectural cell (AP_Cell) having wiring for power and ground, FILL, wherein the AP_Cell is configured according to a first manufacturing process. The method further includes receiving, at the cell generator, one or more electronic files of a schematic cell (S_Cell) having internal wiring between circuit elements to provide a function for the S_Cell. The method also includes merging data from the one or more electronic files of the AP_Cell and the one or more electronic files of the S_Cell to generate a process-specific schematic cell (SP_Cell) used as a building block for a physical layout of an analog IC, wherein the process-specific schematic cell comprises one or more electronic files. Related devices are also described herein.

Abstract: A method for designing an semiconductor integrated circuit is disclosed, including generating a physical layout from a schematic layout of the analog integrated circuit. The method comprises retrieving, with a processor, pre-defined cells having physical layout information for a specific process stored in a memory device responsive to the schematic layout being created by a circuit designer using an analog circuit design tool, building the physical layout by connecting the retrieved pre-defined cells according to the schematic layout, and storing the physical layout in the memory device. Related systems and computer-readable media are also described herein.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining pressure information from pressure sensors, motion information from dead reckoning or other motion sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and geomagnetic sensors, and temperature information from temperature sensors, to separate a change in altitude from a change in environmental pressure or temperature. A change in measured pressure without any motion or change in temperature must be a weather-related barometric pressure change. If there is an associated temperature change, but no motion, and the rate of change is too fast for a normal weather change, the measured change represents a change in sensitivity of the pressure sensor with temperature, and the sensor calibration can be adjusted. A rapid change in pressure, associated with horizontal motion, but no measurable vertical motion represents a movement into a different pressure environment. Only changes in pressure that are associated with measurable vertical motion are true changes in altitude.

Abstract: A control module interconnecting a transmitter portion and a signal receiver portion of a mobile device is provided. The control module monitors the transmitter portion of the mobile device and, based on the monitored condition, alters the mobile device to inhibit the ability of a transmission signal from a transmitter to interfere with the signal receiver portion, i.e., intelligent blanking. In other words, the control module may disable or modify the signal receiver portion when power on the transmitter portion exceeds a predetermined power threshold level. Alternatively the control module may force the transmitter portion to transmit at a reduced power level.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing emergency notification by a wireless mobile device in response to triggering a sensor. A detection system, which may be located within a vehicle, comprises one or more sensors configured to sense an emergency event and transmit a message via a wireless link regarding the emergency event. For example, the wireless mobile device may be programmed to call a predetermined emergency number such as E911, and transmit data including position and other information from the mobile device to the emergency number in response to the received message.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing emergency notification by a wireless mobile device in response to triggering a sensor. A detection system, which may be located within a vehicle, comprises one or more sensors configured to sense an emergency event and transmit a message via a wireless link regarding the emergency event. For example, the wireless mobile device may be programmed to call a predetermined emergency number such as E911, and transmit data including position and other information from the mobile device to the emergency number in response to the received message.

Abstract: A power management device useable in a mobile station includes a main processor configured to execute applications including signal processing applications and further configured to enter a sleep mode in response to predetermined criteria. The device further includes a circuit configured to operate when the main processor is in the sleep mode comprising at least one of a low power processor and a sensor to monitor at least one of signals, commands, inputs, and changes in environment, the circuit waking up the main processor responsive to one of the low power processor and the sensor. The device may operate a method and may execute instructions based on a machine readable medium.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing emergency notification by a wireless mobile device in response to triggering a sensor. A detection system, which may be located within a vehicle, comprises one or more sensors configured to sense an emergency event and transmit a message via a wireless link regarding the emergency event. For example, the wireless mobile device may be programmed to call a predetermined emergency number such as E911, and transmit data including position and other information from the mobile device to the emergency number in response to the received message.

Abstract: A control module interconnecting a transmitter portion and a signal receiver portion of a mobile device is provided. The control module monitors the transmitter portion of the mobile device and, based on the monitored condition, alters the mobile device to inhibit the ability of a transmission signal from a transmitter to interfere with the signal receiver portion, i.e., intelligent blanking. In other words, the control module may disable or modify the signal receiver portion when power on the transmitter portion exceeds a predetermined power threshold level. Alternatively the control module may force the transmitter portion to transmit at a reduced power level.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion.

Abstract: A method of manufacture, which in one implementation includes but is not limited to forming at least one electromagnetic shield and at least one antenna in substantial electrical current communication (e.g., 102). A system, which in one implementation includes but is not limited to at least one electromagnetic shield and at least one antenna formed in substantial electrical current communication (e.g., 304, 308).

Abstract: A portable programmer-reader unit for programmable time registering AC electric energy meters utilizing replaceable program control data includes plural memory locations for programming, time and date synchronization, readout, and monitoring of the coded values of identical data items included in the meter program control data. A visual display provides numerical readouts of the data items including meter readings for different time categories of electric energy measurement by said meter and indication of error condtions. Manual control and a data entry inputs control meter data communication, readouts of the visual display and modification of the data items stored in the programmer-reader unit for programming the meter. Power conserving logic circuits extend field use while operating with a battery power supply.